Bay Sits This Afternoon As Mets Take On Rangers

June 25, 2011

4:10 PM ET

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

TV: FOX

RADIO: WFAN 660

NEW YORK METS

Starting Pitcher: Jon Niese (6-6, 3.70 ERA)

Niese struggled in his last start, going four innings against the Angels. He allowed four runs on eight hits. Niese has never faced the Rangers in his career.

TEXAS RANGERS

Starting Pitcher: Alexi Ogando (7-2, 2.66 ERA)

Ogando left after the fifth inning in his last start to get an IV due to the sweltering heat in Atlanta. The temperature this afternoon in Arlington is predicted to be in the mid-90's. Ogando has never faced the Mets.

METS LINEUP:

Reyes-SS, Harris-DH, Beltran-RF, Murphy-3B, Pagan-CF, Duda-1B, Thole-C, Pridie-LF, Tejada-2B.

NOTES:

Jason Bay is sitting after going 3-4 in last night's game. Guy's finally hitting, and Terry Collins decides to have him sit. Makes sense...